Domiciliating

/ˌdɑməˈsɪliˌeɪtɪŋ/ gerund/present participle

Definition

The act of establishing or settling a domicile; the ongoing process of taking up or establishing legal residence.

Etymology

Present participle of domiciliate (domicile + -iate + -ing). Forms the continuous aspect of the verb, showing action in progress.

Kelly Says

Domiciliating is the gerund form—when you're in the process of establishing legal residence in a new place, you're technically domiciliating, though no one actually uses this word in real life.

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